Lobster is a noun with two related meanings. It can mean the marineRelating to the sea or ocean. crustaceanA sea animal with a hard shell and jointed legs, like a crab. itself, or the fleshThe soft edible part of an animal’s body. from that animal used as food.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈlɑːbstɚ/
Easy pronunciation: LOBS-ter (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable.
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Lobster Meaning
a large sea animal with a hard shell and claws, eaten as food
Part of speech: noun
Definition: any of several edible marine crustaceans
Example: We ordered lobster for dinner at the seaside restaurant.
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Other Meanings of Lobster
Meaning 2
lobster meat used as food
Part of speech: noun
Definition: flesh of a lobster
Example: The chef served the lobster with melted butter.
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Lobster Synonyms
the meat of a lobster
- lobster meat
- lobster flesh
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes use lobster to mean the meat on the plate, but the word can also mean the animal itself.
- Lobster is not a general word for all shellfish; it refers to a specific kind of marine crustacean.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does lobster mean?
Lobster usually means a large edible sea crustacean with a hard shell and claws. It can also mean the meat from that animal.
Is lobster a synonym for shellfish?
No. Lobster is one kind of shellfish, not a synonym for the whole category.
What is lobster meat called?
It is usually called lobster meat or lobster flesh.
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